Hay Day DE5479 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #DACD81, LRV 60 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Delicious from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DACD81 · DE5479
Hay Day
60%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Hay Day Technical Profile
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Hay Day in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hay Day in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsHay Day
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGolden Delicious
Golden Delicious
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chartreuse
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Master Gardener
Valspar
Nearly identical
Serene Scene
PPG
Nearly identical
Australian Outlook
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Willowed Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
That'S My Lime
Behr
Very similar
Fire Dance
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Chilled Chardonnay
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hay Day
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hay Day
#DACD81
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3BA78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hay Day
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hay Day Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hay Day — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hay Day have?
Hay Day by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hay Day in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hay Day from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hay Day are Golden Delicious by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Chartreuse by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Master Gardener by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hay Day's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Hay Day?
Hay Day has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hay Day's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.